coronavirus travel

Connecticut and the District of Columbia were removed from Chicago’s travel advisory, city officials announced Tuesday, marking the only locations to not be listed under the “orange” category of the travel guidance.

Nearly every U.S. state, with the exception of one, is now on Chicago’s travel advisory, the city’s top doctor announced Tuesday, adding changes to the policy for travelers visiting “high-risk” locations just ahead of Labor Day weekend.

Nearly every U.S. state, with the exception of one, is now on Chicago’s travel advisory, the city’s top doctor announced Tuesday, adding changes to the policy for travelers visiting “high-risk” locations just ahead of Labor Day weekend.

Chicago on Tuesday added eight states and the District of Columbia to its travel advisory, recommending that unvaccinated people entering the city from those areas test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.

Chicago added five states and Puerto Rico to its travel advisory Tuesday, recommending that unvaccinated people entering the city from those areas test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.

For the first time since Chicago’s emergency travel order took effect in July, there are no states on the list requiring a quarantine or negative test for people coming to the city who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.

A fire at O’Hare prompted large crowds moving through Chicago’s international airport amid continued concerns over traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic has gone on for more than a year, and those eager to travel again could court trouble if they head to international destinations like Mexico for spring break. Those traveling across borders for a holiday have to provide proof of a negative COVID test within three days of their return flight to the U.S., and if...

The coronavirus pandemic has gone on for more than a year, and those eager to travel again could court trouble if they head to international destinations like Mexico for spring break. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has the story.

Health officials warned against traveling for the holidays this week in light of a possible Thanksgiving surge, though many have said they will travel regardless. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

Holiday travel looks different this year as the coronavirus pandemic brings people’s traditional plans to a halt. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.

On the eve of Thanksgiving, roads in the Chicago area were filled with more vehicles than normal, given we’re in the middle of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite warnings from health officials, large crowds continue to form at Chicago airports ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

Though Illinois officials have asked people to minimize travel during the coronavirus, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike gave guidelines Monday for those who must leave the state. Ezike explained that there is a proper way to travel amid the national pandemic, especially as some border states continue to have higher positivity rates than Illinois. “We do…

Though Illinois officials have asked people to minimize travel during the coronavirus, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike gave guidelines Monday for those who must leave the state.

The United States Department of State cut back passport operations when the pandemic hit. The result is a giant backlog of passport applications as the travel industry is desperate to jump start its recovery. NBC 5’s Lisa Parker reports.

The Cook County Department of Public Health on Friday issued emergency travel guidance directing travelers from certain states to quarantine for 14 days.

The fatigue of staying home during the start of the pandemic is becoming a reality for many. “Yeah, I was ready to go,” said one passenger returning from Miami. People flying into O’Hare International Airport are trying their best to protect themselves against the Coronavirus. “Just put this on and your mask and just stay safe distancing,” said Mariano...

As coronavirus cases surge in states across the United States, travelers must quarantine for 14 days after returning to Chicago. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.